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(BLOOMINGTON) – The Northern Monroe Fire Territory and Vectren Energy responded to a gas leak on State Road 45 near Bethel Lane.
Motorists are asked to avoid the area.
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The area will be closed for an extended period of time due to the gas leak near the intersection.
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Update: According to the Northern Monroe Fire Territory at approximately 10:00 p.m. the gas leak has been shut off by Vectren. Crews will still have the road closed or lane restrictions while they repair the leak.